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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,257.20, 183,385.80 and 121,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,257.20, 183,385.80 and 121,479.60 is: 182,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,257.20 : 183,385.80 = 121,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,257.20/183,385.80 = 121,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,257.20x = 183,385.80 × 121,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,257.20x = 22,277,633,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,633,629.68/122,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,219.40

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